It was released in November 1998 for the PlayStation video game console and in December 1998 for Microsoft Windows. The game was released to similar critical acclaim as the first title. Greeters have motion detectors, and if the player character or another Mudokon triggers a Greeter's detector, the Greeter will give chase and attempt to kill the victim with an electric charge. They are the owners and bosses of the industries Abe visits throughout the game, and the masters of the Mudokon and Slig slaves. Most screens include various puzzles that must be solved through the use of Abe's unique abilities: "GameSpeak", possession, controlling mine cars, activation or deactivation of mines or levers, and rocks, grenades, or bones that can be picked up and used for different purposes. NY 10036. Classic puzzle-platform sequel Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus is getting an HD remake. Upon arriving, Abe learns that three high-ranking Glukkons have sealed off the entrance to the Soulstorm Brewery to prevent him sabotaging it. Hence, Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty and the upcoming remake of Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus. Other wildlife include the Fleeches, wormlike creatures that live in the Oddworld underworld. Slurgs, the lowest form of life on Oddworld, are often found alongside Fleeches, as when stepped on by the player character, Slurgs emit a noise that wakes Fleeches from sleep. Starting exactly where Oddysee ended, Abe goes an a quest to take down SoulStorm Brewery, a distillery that makes highly addictive drinks from the bones of the Mudokon dead . We and our partners will store and/or access information on your device through the use of cookies and similar technologies, to display personalised ads and content, for ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. Normally, they will follow any GameSpeak-given order, but as described above, some Mudokons will be emotional and must be consoled by the player character first. The player assumes the role of Abe, embarking on a quest to halt production of SoulStorm Brew. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Your Privacy Controls. A remake of the game , titled Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty! Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty is a ground-up remake of the original Abe's Odyssey. Some Sligs choose to sleep without wearing mechanical legs, in which case they are vulnerable until they can obtain a set. [16], Criticism varied between reviews. [23][24], Learn how and when to remove this template message, "Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus - Related Games", "GameSpot review of Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus", "Awards List for Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus", "GOG.com Editorial of Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus", "Coming to PSN this Week: Oddworld PSone Classics", "Oddworld: Soulstorm coming to PS5, PS4 and PC", "Oddworld returns in 2017 with mysterious 'Soulstorm, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Oddworld:_Abe%27s_Exoddus&oldid=985202483, Video games with pre-rendered 3D graphics, Video games developed in the United States, Multiplayer and single-player video games, Articles needing additional references from July 2008, All articles needing additional references, Articles using Infobox video game using locally defined parameters, Articles using Wikidata infoboxes with locally defined images, Articles to be expanded from January 2009, Articles using Video game reviews template in single platform mode, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 24 October 2020, at 15:46. , was developed by Just Add Water and released via digital distribution in 2014. Glukkons can be possessed by the player, and can be made to command Sligs through GameSpeak, either to kill other characters, or to pull levers and move platforms. Oddworld: Soulstorm, which is "a complete story retake" of the game according to Oddworld Inhabitants, is set to be released in 2020 for Windows, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. PC Gamer is part of Future US Inc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Normal abilities include creeping, walking, running, rolling, hoisting, jumping, and crouching, all of which have specific application and make up a necessary arsenal of moves.